Rebekah Awood, Graduate Program Coordinator

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From Battery Technology to Hybrid Drives

Explore the fundamental principles of vehicle electrification and their application to emerging automotive technologies in this graduate certificate program from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. In four courses, you’ll learn about automotive powertrains, vehicle electronics, battery technology, electric and hybrid drives, fuel cells, and much more.

You can take all courses for the 12-credit certificate in person, online, or a combination of both. We schedule them in the late afternoon and evening so they’re convenient for part-time students who work. You can apply credits earned for the certificate toward graduate degrees offered by UM-Dearborn’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.

With an automotive industry quickly transitioning to alternative energy sources, this program couldn’t be more timely or helpful to automotive engineers.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$96,350 Median Salary

Industrial Engineers

Employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 22,800 openings for are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$96,310 Median Salary

Mechanical Engineers

Employment of mechanical engineers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,200 openings for are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$104,610 Median Salary

Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Employment of electrical and electronics engineers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 17,800 openings for are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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Admission Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher is required.
  • Students from other engineering backgrounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • There are no required prerequisites or standardized test scores for admission.
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